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Finding the Third Proportional to 454.50 and 611.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 454.50 and 611.75 is: 823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 611.75 = 611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/611.75 = 611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 611.75 × 611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 374,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,238.06/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.41

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